Ketchikan Public Library
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Community support for a public library in Ketchikan dates back to 1900, about the time of the town’s incorporation.
Local women, organized as the Ladies Library Club, assembled the town’s first library collection…a single bookcase. As volunteer supporters continued to build the library collection, the collection was housed in several different locations over the years. In 1967, the library moved into the Centennial Building on Dock Street, sharing space with the City Museum. This two-story structure was built t
Song and Rhyme Time - Let's rhyme with our boots on! Sing, Rhyme and Read some every day.
06/22/2026
Young. Old. Novice. Pro. Parent. Student.
Ketchikan Public Library supports people of all walks of life.
06/21/2026
Library Hours Open 7 days a week:
Sunday 12noon - 6pm
Monday 10am to 6pm
Tues & Wed 10am to 7pm
Thurs, Fri, Sat 10am to 6pm
06/21/2026
06/21/2026
Save the Date: Thursday June 25 – Ketchikan Public Library and Early Learning Program Present Mirroring Me: Infants and Empathy. Activities and exploration for parents/caregivers with your child at 10:00am. Each participant will receive a free baby mirror. Questions call 907-225-3331.
06/20/2026
Save the date: Saturday June 27 – Paper Airplane Challenge, 10am. Design, build, test and compete! Free program designed for school age children. Questions call 907/225-3331.
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1110 Copper Ridge Lane
Ketchikan, AK
99901
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 6pm |